Yeah it was a steal considering the recent work that has been done on it and the maintenance history. Most of these are like $3,000.00 and have been modded and abused.

 

Nice... that's great for $2500

which motor does it have?

 

It's the in between model, it has the DOHC, non VTEC H23A. A lot of people don't know this but the 96' VTEC (H22A) Prelude was the fastest production Honda (short of the NSX of course) in America for a long time, it ran like a 14.3 1/4 mile bone stock and was actually faster than the Acura Integra Type R.

But I don't want him to get the mod bug yet But I was already thinking of a H22A VTEC engine and LSD tranny swap

 

LOL yea dude...

that H23 is worthless as far as modding goes, luckily he wont be able to do much to it. Until he swaps the H22 in

 

I just checked around and I can get him a Hot air intake, 4-2-1 header, and a complete subtle stock looking cat back systems for under $400.00


I can't believe these are still around. These could be rebuilt to some nice specs and refinished in whatever color you want for damn cheap. I bet he would take $1,000.00 for them.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/19-ro_ja-r2-5-%2Arare%2A-233373/

 

Nice car 9k! My dad always told me he was going to buy me a new mustang but that never happened hahaha so i bought it myself but 91 in yr 2000.i always lied and said it was 93 lmao

 

Nice Prelude! Wonder if the Prelude still exists in the Honda line up in far off lands..

 

Thanks, he is loving it.


No they don't anymore but there were some pretty impressive JDM only models. There was rumored to be a new model coming out that is based on the S2000 RWD chassis but I have not heard anything in a while. Honestly if Honda comes out with a RWD Prelude or SH AWD Prelude I would have to give it a good look.

A RWD Prelude based on the S2000 chassis with the RDX's Turbocharged engine (243HP and 260ft/lb torx) would be pretty impressive. Especially since the engine has forged internals so upping the boost would be no issue at all.

 

Wouldn't that just make it a turbo S2000?

 

Yep, but with four seats

Rendering:

 

Looks like hondas version of BRZ/FRS

 

Yep, but with Torx and i-VTEC yo

 

hmmm anyone know of a good car for sale locally? Looking for something cheap. under 4500$. It has to have a manual and I prefer something with a hatch back but am not being to picky.

 

I got you dude...

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/ctd/3070764831.html

 

Awesome, only $200.00 down and $200.00 a month.

 

wow what a price! Sold... if not for the rips in the seats.

 

This would be a fun reliable daily:

http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/3056767594.html

 

POS car....s2000 only work well when they are breathing rotary exhaust.

 

Imagine all the Rotary engines you could fit in the back!?!

 

Agreed but to expensive... I dont need another project car.

 

dude, get an old VW, they last forever

 

Pretty sad when a low mileage R3 only puts down 180WHP. When are we going to the dyno?

 

When my valves start operating normally...

 

Speaking of that, replacing the vacuum acuators seemed to have fixed the VDI and SSV low voltage code issues but I still have teh damn APV code. I checked the position of the gear, reset it to 1 o'clock, it turns smoothly, and I can hear the motor cycle when you turn the key.

Maybe I should try another motor just to see what happens?

 

when my car starts on its own